Magic: Jameer Nelson actually has until June 15 to exercise his option

Jameer Nelson has more time to make a decision about his Orlando Magic future than the Magic's general manager originally thought.

After General Manager Otis Smith told reporters that Nelson had three days from the date of the Magic's final playoff game to exercise his player option for the 2012-13 season, a team spokesman issued a correction Thursday.

Nelson's contract actually stipulates that Nelson has until June 15 to make his decision known to the team's general manager.

Nelson almost certainly will welcome the extra time, because Magic CEO Alex Martins and Magic Chairman Dan DeVos are in the process of evaluating their entire basketball-operations department and could replace Smith and coach Stan Van Gundy. In addition, Smith has said he's not sure whether he wants to return.

"I can't make the decision until some other decisions are made around here," Nelson said Wednesday. "I want to be here in the Orlando Magic uniform. I love being here. I love being in the city."

Martins said no decisions about Smith's or Van Gundy's Magic futures will be made within the next several days.

Nelson's contract stipulates that Nelson must provide written notice about his option by the latter of June 15 or three days following the team's last game (including playoff games).

Foyle's denial

Magic Director of Player Development Adonal Foyle denied a RealGM.com report that he interviewed for Smith's job as general manager before the March 15 trade deadline.

"Let me be abundantly clear I have never been interviewed for a GM job with the Orlando Magic," Foyle tweeted. "Further Otis is my friend and mentor and I would never disrespect him in this manner. As Dir. of Player Dev — I have lots of work to do yet."

Foyle, 37, is a former first vice president of the National Basketball Players Association, and he is highly respected by Magic players and within the organization. It would not be a surprise if he emerged as a candidate if Smith is fired or if Smith chooses not to return for the final season of his contract.

Redick's view

The final year of J.J. Redick's contract is fully unguaranteed, and if the team waives him before July 7, it won't owe him any more money.

Asked if he's received an indication what the team plans to do, Redick answered, "No, and I think I'm down the totem pole. Obviously, the Magic have a decision to make about my contract. It's pretty much out of my hands. I think I've done everything I can do at this point."

Layups

• Glen Davis had this to say about all the uncertainty that revolved around Dwight Howard in 2011-12. "I think it impacted the team in a lot of ways. I think mentally it bothers players knowing that they might not be here in a trade and the things that went on with him and Stan. It kind of affects the team. But at the end of the day, you've got to play through it. You've got to be an adult. You can't use those types of things for excuses."